Summary
John Kamau is a seasoned operations and technology leader based in Nairobi, currently serving as Director of Operations for Africa & the Middle East at RWITL. With a multi-decade career bridging IT, finance, and consulting, he has led regional management, systems implementations and business transformation across insurance and financial services firms. He combines hands-on technical craftsmanship—self-described on GitHub as a "code craftsman"—with strategic oversight from roles including GM (Africa), IT Manager, and Principal Consultant. Known for merging finance and IT functions early in his career, he brings practical expertise in systems-led process consolidation and reinsurance/accounting integration. His track record reflects both operational rigour and an appetite for building resilient, scalable practices across diverse African and Middle Eastern markets.
5 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Accountancy, CPA Part 1, Accountancy, CPA Part 1 at Strathmore College